Lose half your akadama and your out 5... That's crazy but awesome. 5 comments. Unique gift ideas. [–]pandabear151New plant momma[S] 0 points1 point2 points 1 year ago (0 children). You are using an out of date browser. I've used it with one of my cactus and it loves it. I've had trouble finding the separate ingredients on my own up here in Canada. I generally fertilize my plants once every week or two with Foliage-Pro 9-3-6 (plus some plants get extra plain water in between, depending). Article The fired clay that’s used in the mix is fast draining and makes sure that you don’t have to worry about root rot. They sit in the tub to soak for like 10-15 minutes. ðŸ˜. Watering Bonsai Jack's Gritty Mix. The ingredients are simple: fined pine bark, Turface, and calcined clay. 4. use the following search parameters to narrow your results: Anything and everything about succulents, a.k.a. This quality gritty mix is pre-washed, pre-screened, ultralight, airy, and pathogen-free and has an optimized pH of 5.5. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy. I'm sure I won't have that problem with this mix though! The combination results in an incredibly lightweight, fast-draining mix that provides good anchorage for your plants that also controls root rot. Identification E-Coco make a great Bonsai potting mix. Help There is a landscape material wholesaler near me who carries it so I was thinkin of buying maybe a dozen gallons or so. Just remember, if you do go with a gritty mix that drains quickly, depending on the location of the plant you might have to water more often. ... help Reddit App Reddit coins Reddit premium Reddit gifts. A gritty mix contains large particles, and little-to-no organic matter. American Bonsai Tool & Supply Co. - High Quality Stainless Steel Bonsai Tools & Supplies, Soil and fertilizer (incl water and repotting). If you’re like me, you’ll find that gritty mix soil makes you a happier indoor gardener as well. [–]saltzquad 1 point2 points3 points 1 year ago (13 children), Update us on how it goes! I hope it's worth the $$, [–]vauge24 3 points4 points5 points 1 year ago (8 children). The Bonsai Jack Succulent Soil Gritty Mix #111 is a fast-draining soil that can help prevent root rot and over-watering. I soak them in a tub. Anyone know who that vendor is?? Ready to use Gritty Mix … It was also very easy to work with, and potting up my succulents in the gritty succulent soil really wasn’t any different than if I had used another type of potting soil. This most impressive thing about this soil from Bonsai Jack is that it’s one of the fastest draining soils available so it helps prevent overwatering and root rot. Bonsai Jack- Succulent and Cactus Soil Gritty Mix- I have finally transplanted this Kalanchoe type in a slightly bigger pot. FREE shipping on all products to the USA. Quantity. Yep I usually have about 50 or so 25 pound bags in the back of my store on pallets and about 1500 sitting at my local distribution warehouse. It's a bit of a relief to know it seems like it was the right choice. It deserves it's own thread. You get usually get 10-15% off as a newcomer or on holidays. This soil has a pH of 5.5, which is ideal for acid-loving plants like succulents, cactus, bonsai, and others. [–]pandabear151New plant momma[S] 0 points1 point2 points 1 year ago (1 child). ðŸ˜, [–]saltzquad 1 point2 points3 points 1 year ago (0 children), I can relate 😂 I'm just about to move out of my parents place, and I'm very excited to be able to love my babies in peace soon, [–]nibblicious 2 points3 points4 points 1 year ago (5 children), [–]pandabear151New plant momma[S] 1 point2 points3 points 1 year ago (4 children), Are you referring to the African Spears? I was having such problems with my succulents until I switched, now my plants are healthy and thriving. Works fine alone. Two recipes are available: 1. It is perfect for succulents, cactus, bonsai and other acid-loving plants. Also known as Napa Oil Dry part no.8822. Get an ad-free experience with special benefits, and directly support Reddit. I splurged and bought the 3.5 gallon bag but in hindsight I should have gotten a smaller one. Now, there are probably thousands of people using the 5:1:1 mix, and the use of the gritty mix is growing so rapidly I can hardly keep up with my email. That's a great value if you have the need for so much soil! You don't lose a lot to sifting, even if you lose half (you don't, more like 1/6), -$3, oh poo. My only plants that I can't grow in gritty mix are trailing senecios like string of pearls, and aeoniums. Here are online options for succulent & cactus mix: Bonsai Jack (this 1 is very gritty; great for those prone to overwatering! I was previously using a 1 part soil, 3 parts perlite mix but it still wasn't fast draining enough for some of my succulents and I ended up losing a few to rotted stems. Not at all, pardon my snark, just never saw one woven/tied up like that, it stood out compared to the rest, made me wonder how it grows. Order before 1pm for same day shipping. It’s like nothing I’ve ever used before, and I really love the way it looks in my containers. Even though it's a bit pricey I like the convenience of it. BTW What type of Jade is that? Bunny ear cacti in gritty mix soil soil. This one is oddly special to me. It’s mixed by professionals and hobbyists alike to be the perfect blend for acid-loving succulents. Meme/Joke It is designed so that there is a consistent particle size. Some bonsai clubs do this on an annual basis. It was part of a succulent arrangement I bought from a nursery and it was already tied like that at the top :), [–]nibblicious 0 points1 point2 points 1 year ago (3 children), Sorry I'm a pretty new succulent owner, so I think your original comment must have gone right over my head! I got a few boxes of pumice from General Pumice Supply. Plant Progress/Props It may not display this or other websites correctly. Increase Quantity: Decrease Quantity: Add to Cart Bonsai Jack® Succulent & Cactus Soil - Jack's Gritty Mix #111 (28 gallons) $237.45. My only plants that I can't grow in gritty mix are trailing senecios like string of pearls, and aeoniums. The jade was purchased off Amazon but they didn't specify the species :(, [–]Kewtee 1 point2 points3 points 1 year ago (0 children). Bonsai Jack popped up in several blogs and Reddit comments so I invested and repotted about a week ago. The ones I did lose to rot was mostly because of user error as I had them sitting in a tray that wasn't allowing the pots to drain properly. It is highly recommended and widely used by succulent gardening experts and hobbyists alike. I'm a huge believer in Bonsai Jack. Maybe if I have the opportunity I'll get a bag and try it with some new plants for comparison. Normally with soil I would water top down and it would be evenly distributed, but since water runs right through gritty mix, should I be soaking them in a tub of fertilized water instead? Prevents root rot and over watering.Will not damage roots. bonsai-jacks gritty mix is very close to Al's gritty mix as far as I can tell and both are nutrient less (and so is 511). Photos, art, growing tips, sales/trades, news, stories... As long as it's about succulents you may post it here! REDDIT and the ALIEN Logo are registered trademarks of reddit inc. π Rendered by PID 3409 on r2-app-08fdeee735ef2ca48 at 2020-12-21 21:02:07.591869+00:00 running 406fa40 country code: PL. [–]nibblicious 1 point2 points3 points 1 year ago (1 child). All Bonsai Jack soil products are state inspected and tested on a regular basis in order to comply with multi-state regulations. They've used Napa 8822 Floor Dry in Florida successfully. A Review of the Best Succulent Soil: Black Gold There are so many benefits to gritty mix soil, and they don’t only apply to your cactus plants. I have pallets of the stuff at my store so I have a easy supply of this. I have a ton of mix left still. The best way to get good bonsai soil is to get a couple friends together and buy it by the pallet. It's gorgeous! Shelfie It’s honestly been a game-changer. Me too! Honestly, if I could afford it I would definitely get it! I had my plants outdoors all through the Spring and Summer last year and only lost a couple plants in August when we had unprecedented amounts of rain for that time of year. And thank you! I just wish I had found out about it sooner before I had already lost some plants to rot! Lot of good looking stumps on the fenceline, I've always wanted to go in. I would highly recommend it for your drier succulents and cacti. I've heard a lot of good things about it. Mine are kept indoors but I don't get a whole lot of sunlight in my windows, especially since it's winter now. Jacks Gritty Mix, #111, soil for Succulent and Cactus. ), Hoffman’s (this is more cost effective if you have a lot of succulents but you might have to add pumice or perlite), or Superfly Bonsai (another fast draining 1 like Bonsai Jack which is great for indoor succulents). It's beautiful. [–]saltzquad 0 points1 point2 points 1 year ago (0 children), [–]pandabear151New plant momma[S] 0 points1 point2 points 1 year ago (3 children). Just finished repotting into Bonsai Jack succulent mix (i.redd.it), submitted 1 year ago by pandabear151New plant momma, [–]pandabear151New plant momma[S] 3 points4 points5 points 1 year ago (20 children). hide. I have sedums, echeverias, haworthias, and a variety of mesembs like lithops, titanopsis, and aloninopsis all in gritty mix and they're quite happy. Alright, I’m in south FL and was hoping someone would have some suggestions for purchasing soil components, if I wanted to mix up my own. Advertising Bonsai Trees 1-5 days Average Particle Size: ¼ inch Average Pine Coir Size: Dust to 3/8th inch © 2020 reddit inc. All rights reserved. share. [–]pandabear151New plant momma[S] 1 point2 points3 points 1 year ago (2 children). Bonsai Succulent and Cactus Soil Gritty Mix #111 Fast Draining – Zero Root Rot – Optimized pH. Review The soil contains average sized particles such as 33% ¼-inch pine bark, 33% ¼-inch Bonsai block (calcined clay) and 33% ¼-inch Monto clay and it has a consistent particle size. Yes, it's pricey. You must log in or register to reply here. I haven't seen any new growth at the tips since I brought it home, but it has put out new offshoots at the base! My first impressions of Bonsai Jack’s gritty succulent soil mix and soil ingredients are great! How do you apply your fertilizer when using gritty mix? IDEAL FOR ACID-LOVING PLANTS: Bonsai Jack’s ultra-lightweight and airy succulent growing soil is optimized for pH of 5.5, water absorption, evaporation, bulk density, and particle size. Features… FASTEST DRAINING SUCCULENT / CACTUS SOIL AVAILABLE! [–]Crzy_Grl 5 points6 points7 points 1 year ago (1 child). Just finished repotting into Bonsai Jack succulent mix. I just remember the store logo was very colorful.. I've almost ordered off Amazon before, but I have so many plants that it would be crazy expensive to try out. Customer Photos. I have a couple of different sizes of sterlite clear plastic tubs that I use for the different sizes of pots I have. It is a very gritty mix which includes pine bark as the organic component. This is how I feel when I look at pictures of myself from 20 years ago. I've read on here before of other people making their own dupe of the mix from scratch, but it seems like such a hassle to source all the ingredients separately. Bonsai Jack Succulent and Cactus Soil Jacks Gritty Mix 111 2 Gallons – Fast Draining – Fight Root Rot – Optimized pH from bonsai tree seeds amazon , source:bonsaijack.com Good caliber bonsai dirt needs to be somewhat acidic in character, otherwise it won’t promote their own roots and will also induce your own bonsai to turn yellowish. Most of my plants are in gritty mix, and they love it. As water drains through the soil it pulls oxygen down to the roots (not commonly known is the fact that plants absorb a great deal of oxygen through their roots). Maybe treat the one you like the most to it! Wild Sighting [–]GirlsCantCS 1 point2 points3 points 1 year ago (0 children), [–]Michi01 1 point2 points3 points 1 year ago (1 child). save. I'm excited to start adding more to my collection. However. I'm in Canada though and it's absurdly expensive for what you get, all my other succulents and cacti get equal parts cactus soil, sand and perlite and it works well enough. Or do you have a place to buy bigger bags of soil mix. 25% washed cocopeat, 25% granular coconut shell charcoal, 25% Akadama small, 25% Pumice size 02. [–]pandabear151New plant momma[S] 2 points3 points4 points 1 year ago (4 children). Rendered by PID 3409 on r2-app-08fdeee735ef2ca48 at 2020-12-21 21:02:07.591869+00:00 running 406fa40 country code: PL. (Morton like the Arboretum) that I always pass. It definitely cuts down on the casualties! Sustic said there isn’t a panacea to rely upon – if you ask 10 people what their preferred mix is, you’ll get different answers from each. NBF Co-President Jack Sustic spoke with us about the myriad choices for the second installment of our Bonsai Basics blog series. Mixing is for DJ's. Yeah I went with the 3.5 gallon bag since that seemed a good compromise on value vs quantity. Meta, Information on Dormancy/Overwintering Nov 2018, Haworthiopsis/Haworthia & Albuca Care by u/xj305ah. It gets shipped in, and everyone splits it up. I can see why they tied it to keep the braided shape, but I'm curious to see if it will continue to grow in that pattern. [–]Kewtee 2 points3 points4 points 1 year ago (2 children). I have my eye on this stuff. I was gifted succulents for Christmas and being new to them, spent this past month diving into researching them. [–]saltzquad 0 points1 point2 points 1 year ago (2 children), I'm in Canada too! I'm so happy to see so many people had a positive experience with Bonsai Jack. and join one of thousands of communities. Well about 3 weeks or so ago, I got the chance. If it's outdoors and gets rain on a regular basis it won't need supplemental watering but if it's kept inside year round I'd say a once a week soaking would be more than sufficient for a jade that's planted in a well-draining mix. Canada orders over $20 ship free. Will never use anything else. I'm glad your cactus loves it 😁 I usually mix cactus soil and perlite 50/50, [–]vauge24 1 point2 points3 points 1 year ago (1 child). Bonsai soil, starter kits, bonsai seeds, bonsai fertilizer, bonsai tools, mud men and more for sale online. The particle size and consistency of the Bonsai Jack mix are exactly right for indoor succulents. Hoping my babies will love this gritty mix more. Once I found out I liked it, I bought a larger amount, less $ per gallon. I'll have to bring a bunch home when I get back to the store next week after my vacation is over. Bonsai Jack® Succulent & Cactus Soil - Jack's Gritty Mix #111 (14 gallons) $128.20. 2 years for tails. Does bondage refer to something else in this community...? Cat litter? I switched to it a little over a year ago, and I have no plans to buy anything else. Shops order this stuff from me daily. Decorated my Burros Tail for the holidays and didn’t lose a single leaf! Misc neglect works best 🌱, Tell me you see all the new growth 😅 august 11th December 21st. "fat plants," welcome here! Bonsai Jack is far-and-away the most popular gritty mix for succulents because it is affordable and effective. can't believe I just read 21 pages on stuff I've used to clean up 1000's of gallons of oil over the years to grow trees in. [–]industry7zone 6a 1 point2 points3 points 1 year ago (3 children). Recently I found a bag of API aquatic plant medium. I’ve purchased from Bonsai Jack and they were great but I’m looking to mix my own, in hopes of getting more soil for the money...if that’s possible. Photo It's something I continue to look for to this day. Someone had recommended a soil mix seller that had some great prices!.. [–]vauge24 2 points3 points4 points 1 year ago (0 children). Some parts of my area were literally flooded but the majority of my succulents were completely fine. It is perfect for succulents, cactus, bonsai and other acid-loving plants. I’ve purchased from Bonsai Jack and they were great but I’m looking to mix my own, in hopes of getting more … I can't wait to see the improvement it will have on my babies :). Thank you, I wish I knew! Bonsai Jack’s potting soil is our top pick for the best cactus soil. Bonsai Jack is well worth every $$. ? FREE 2-day shipping on US soil product orders totaling 2 … Ready to use Gritty Mix … after the 5:1:1 mix had gained such wide support that I could even START to suggest the gritty mix. IDEAL FOR ACID-LOVING PLANTS: Bonsai Jack’s ultra-lightweight and airy succulent growing soil is optimized for pH of 5.5, water absorption, evaporation, bulk density, and particle size. Very gritty and open yet moisture retentive. Art/Merchandise JavaScript is disabled. This ensures you receive material free of dangerous pathogens that can damage or kill plants. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. You see, there's this little woodsy area behind the H.S. The particles used in your bonsai soil mix should be of sufficient size to allow tiny gaps or air pockets between each particle. Very inexpensive for the large bags compared to others I saw. [–]industry7zone 6a 1 point2 points3 points 1 year ago (1 child). Gradually, I won over a few people to the 5:1:1 mix, but it wasn't until a couple of years later. With a particle size of ¼ inch. Even with a mostly perlite mix, the soil wasn't drying fast enough. It’s difficult to overwater. Because of its coarse pieces, it is excellent at draining and preventing root rot. The ingredients include 33% pine bark fines, 33% monto clay, and 33% bonsai block (calcined clay). Alright, I’m in south FL and was hoping someone would have some suggestions for purchasing soil components, if I wanted to mix up my own. [–]ravekittCT zone 7a | @plantparentjournal 1 point2 points3 points 1 year ago (1 child). I have sedums, echeverias, haworthias, and a variety of mesembs like lithops, titanopsis, and aloninopsis all in gritty mix and they're quite happy. Actually, I been wet sifting and wet planting. [–]saltzquad 1 point2 points3 points 1 year ago (2 children), [–]pandabear151New plant momma[S] 1 point2 points3 points 1 year ago (1 child), Hahaha the hubby would not be very happy with that! This gives me a lot of hope! It’s pH adjusted to around 5.5 to provide ideal growing conditions. 3.5 Bonsai Jack Succulent and Cactus Soil - Jacks Gritty Mix #111 - 2 Quarts – Fast Draining – Fight Root Rot – Optimized pH; 3.6 Bonsai Jack Universal Organic Bonsai Soil Mix #221 2 Quart; 3.7 Bonsai Jack Universal Orchid Mix (2 Dry Quarts) 3.8 Similar Products: Benefits of a gritty mix soil. How often do you guys water with this mix? It seemed like a promising thing and was super cheap. You will have to supply the nutrients either through water soluble fertilizer when watering and/or add CRF into the soil mix that will provide the nutrients. rooflite – green roof media products, growth media products, and green roof soil for long-lasting intensive, extensive and semi-intensive green roofs. Bonsai Jack is the quintessential “gritty mix”. Sorry if this isn’t allowed, but here’s a pot I made for my girlfriend’s succulent :), Crassula moon glow at its peak for blooming 😊, found this baby graptoveria while cleaning. I hope it works just as well for me! For example, while Turface is usually only available in 1/8″ particles, Jack has been able to get a 1/4″ size, specifically to use in this mix. I highly recommend using this Bonsai Jack Succulent Soil for … Bonsai Jack Succulent Cactus Soil Gritty Mix. I have experimented with mixing that with other things, finding similar ingredients ect. Enough time for the bark and turface to absorb some of the water. Most of my plants are in gritty mix, and they love it. I have some outdoor plants that get wrinkly every couple days, but I live in Florida... Maybe that's why? So, it all started with bonsai jack’s succulent gritty mix, as I’m sure it did for many of you. I love the dark green leaves and its fullness. Yes, this is elsewhere. 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